Ash fungi ID

[SamWhiting12]

Just wondering whether anyone can identify this fungi and whether it is going to affect the ash trees health.

[David Humphries]

I would say they are Pholiota squarrosa, they can be implicated in root decay leading to wind throw.

 

Take a look at the fungi directory gallery above for more info....

 

Pholiota squarrosa - Shaggy Scalycap - David Humphries’s Fungi Directory - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists

 

 

Have you considered the Arbtalk Fungi App?

 

 

 

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[swinny]

I would say they are Pholiota squarrosa, they can be implicated in root decay leading to wind throw.

 

Take a look at the fungi directory gallery above for more info....

 

Pholiota squarrosa - Shaggy Scalycap - David Humphries’s Fungi Directory - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists

 

 

Have you considered the Arbtalk Fungi App?

 

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Will it work on my crappy old i phone 3?

[Steve Bullman]

Will it work on my crappy old i phone 3?

 

No it won't sorry

[SamWhiting12]

I would say they are Pholiota squarrosa, they can be implicated in root decay leading to wind throw.

 

Take a look at the fungi directory gallery above for more info....

 

Pholiota squarrosa - Shaggy Scalycap - David Humphries’s Fungi Directory - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists

 

 

Have you considered the Arbtalk Fungi App?

 

 

 

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Thank you for that David I dont think I can download the app on my windows phone. But should have really looked on the Fungi ID on here first before posting

 

What would be the recommendation for this tree then? Its right next to the customers house and has a lean towards the house. Do trees with Shaggy Scalycap tend to fail soon after the fungi is visible or is there no telling?

[David Humphries]

I couldn't't really give you any specific advise regarding this tree without having access to the condition of the roots in the flesh.

 

I can say that I have seen both maiden and reduced trees survive standing with P. squarrosa in tow, for a number of years but have also witnessed a couple of failures due to the root and buttress decay of this pathogen.

 

A reduction (at least) would be a prudent way forward

 

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[SamWhiting12]

I couldn't't really give you any specific advise regarding this tree without having access to the condition of the roots in the flesh.

 

I can say that I have seen both maiden and reduced trees survive standing with P. squarrosa in tow, for a number of years but have also witnessed a couple of failures due to the root and buttress decay of this pathogen.

 

A reduction (at least) would be a prudent way forward

 

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Great Ill will let them know what it is and recommend to get someone to have a better look at it and go from there.

 

Thanks again

[David Humphries]

Sounds like a good plan

 

 

 

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